1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
